Zachary Macfarland is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group, including positions at Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages a combination of third-party and proprietary models and benefits from its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family, which includes Principal Bank and Principal Asset Management.

Laurel Bacogeorge is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 1999 to 2025. Laurel also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees' Credit Union, providing financial services aimed at improving members' economic and social conditions. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with an emphasis on long-term, goals-based strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit-union ecosystem and focuses on salaried advisors who provide recommendations without earning commissions.

Kassidy Greer is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services based in Harrisburg, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Greer has worked concurrently at Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union, serving in roles related to financial advisory, trust representation, and insurance. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with a focus on long-term goals and cost-efficient investment products. The firm operates within a credit-union ecosystem and emphasizes salaried advisors who do not receive commissions on recommended products.

Jared Daeschner is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, and Principal Securities, Inc., as well as experience outside the financial sector including at Green Brothers Juice Co. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to proprietary products and integrated services across affiliated entities.

Gary Stewart is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Owner and President of I RUN ZERO, Inc., a retail business selling bumper stickers. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.

Matthew Oneil is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with CG Advisory Services and previously worked at Geneos Wealth Management Inc and WFG Investments, Inc. Outside of advisory, he is involved with Capital Asset Insurance Services, which offers fixed insurance products. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and consulting through both proprietary model portfolios and customized account solutions.

James Vande Logt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently serves at VestGen Advisors, LLC and Private Client Services, having previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Valmark Securities, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as a co-founder and member of VestGen Wealth Partners Holdings, a financial services holding company. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a variety of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

David Gordon is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at IFG Advisory since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of Gordon, Keeter & Co, CPAs, where he oversees tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that includes in-house management, sub-advisors, third-party managers, and model portfolios.

Gina Trokey is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Advised Services and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in education and tutoring roles. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and services.

Adam Mark is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Harrisburg, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at Members Trust Company since 2018 and is involved with State Employees' Credit Union in a financial advisory capacity. Mark’s outside activities include serving as a district manager providing financial advisory services at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who reside in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment horizon using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and operates within a credit union ecosystem that provides ancillary services through affiliated entities.

Thomas Baysinger is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, State Employees' Credit Union, Bank of America, Merrill, and The Vanguard Group. He also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees' Credit Union and as a Trust Representative with Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who are residents of North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a goals-based, long-term investment approach, focusing mainly on no-load, low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs within a credit-union ecosystem.

Timothy Moore is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 18 years before joining Principal Financial Services and affiliated entities in 2025. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party methodology with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, which allows access to affiliated investment products and services.

Jonathan Mathews is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Businessolver. Mathews serves as a Retirement Consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants on distribution options. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group, allowing operational integration with affiliated entities and access to proprietary products and services.

John Hart is a financial advisor with IPI Wealth Management, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with IPI Wealth Management and its predecessor firm, Investment Planners, Inc., since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Hart Wealth Management, a financial services DBA, and is involved in the sale of life insurance products. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs through an open-architecture investment platform supported by proprietary risk-based models and an investment committee framework.

Christian Little is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Ausdal, he worked at Wells Fargo and has experience in both educational and medical supply sectors. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing over $2 billion in client assets through a network of approximately 152 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Marcus is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Principal Advised Services and affiliated Principal entities since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, Marcus worked in various roles including with Live Events Media Group and UNC Charlotte. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and services.

Andrew Harris is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Nexseer Capital, and BNY Mellon. He also held positions related to investment advice and retirement consulting within the Principal Financial Group. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates proprietary models and third-party tools within the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging affiliated entities for a range of financial products and services.

Erin Searcy is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. She has worked with State Employees' Credit Union since 2016 and concurrently at SECU Life Insurance Company and SECU Brokerage Services since 2022. Outside of financial services, she also works as a food delivery driver in Charlotte. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who are residents of North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goals-based approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and operates within a credit union ecosystem as a wholly owned subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

James Johnson is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Lombard Securities Incorporated since 2007 and also has a long-standing role at Perigee.Net Corporation. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining fundamental and technical analysis, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis where clients retain final trading authority.

Bradley Kellen is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Fairway Financial since 2015. He is based in Matthews, NC, and holds the Series 66 designation. His work includes financial planning and insurance sales with a focus on variable annuities, long-term care, and variable life products. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and sub-advised strategies.